Tea Tips

Water Temperature

The temperature at which you steep tea matters - delicate leaves steeped at too high of a temperature will burn and leave a bitter flavor in the cup. Each two leaves tea company™ tea has recommended steep temperatures, but there are a few hard and fast rules you can follow to determine what steep temperature to use:

Below Boiling Water TemperatureWhite and green teas have delicate leaves, and therefore require below boiling water temperatures between 170 and 185 degrees Fahrenheit. Too high of a temperature will cook the leaves and ruin their delicate flavors.

Medium Boil TemperatureOolong teas should be brewed at temperatures between 180 and 190 degrees Fahrenheit.

Full Boil TemperaturesBlack and Herbal teas brew best at a full boil temperatures 208 and 212 degrees Fahrenheit.